• 20th November
    2009
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The white cliffs of Pamukkale, Turkey, appear more like a frozen waterfall than what they really are: hot springs. The steplike cliffs and shallow pools cascading over the hillside were created here by volcanic activity and are rich in calcium. Ancient Greeks believed the springs had medicinal properties bestowed by the gods and built the ancient city of Hierapolis on top of the hill.

The white cliffs of Pamukkale, Turkey, appear more like a frozen waterfall than what they really are: hot springs. The steplike cliffs and shallow pools cascading over the hillside were created here by volcanic activity and are rich in calcium. Ancient Greeks believed the springs had medicinal properties bestowed by the gods and built the ancient city of Hierapolis on top of the hill.